Many European banks have struggled to make headway in Asia but Mike Blake, who runs UBP’s operations in the region, is in expansionary mood

Private banks active in Asia must contend with turbulent markets and ongoing recruitment problems in their quest to forge deeper relationships with clients

Family offices across Asia are building networks of like-minded individuals in order to swap ideas and find investment partners   

It remains difficult to differentiate between private banks and what they offer clients. In a fragmented marketplace, the rewards for those players able to get their branding strategy right could be considerable 

Carrying out a thorough due diligence check before taking on clients can help protect a private bank’s brand, but if a mistake is made, it is always best to admit it

Private banks, which tend to feel very traditional, could learn a thing or two from the luxury sector, which has managed to make itself more relevant to millennials 

Investor education is already a focus for wealth managers. The asset management industry needs to raise its game

Even robo-advisers have recognised that clients need an element of human interaction when it comes to managing their wealth